Lead Field Electrical Asset Inspector

Merck; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Utilities is seeking a qualified EWRB Registered Electrician to inspect and fault find electrical and power assets across the Wellington region. This field-based role involves travel throughout the region, assessing asset condition and reporting on network performance.

You will carry out condition surveys, testing, identify faults, and work closely with technical teams while maintaining the highest health and safety standards. NZ work rights are essential.

Qualifications

• Current NZ EWRB Practising Licence.
• Electrical trade qualification / Similar.
• Experience with overhead lines, underground cabling, or distribution networks is highly regarded.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Great communication and a proactive attitude.
• Based in NZ with full work rights is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting overhead and underground network assets.
• Conducting condition surveys and testing.
• Identifying faults and defects.
• Recording and reporting asset data using specialist software.
• Working closely with technical teams and customers.
• Maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.

Skills

Fault finding

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

NZ EWRB Practising Licence

Electrical trade qualification

Job description

Wellington Utilities is seeking a qualified EWRB Registered Electrician to inspect and fault find electrical and power assets across the Wellington region. This field-based role involves travel throughout the region, assessing asset condition and reporting on network performance.

You will carry out condition surveys, testing, identify faults, and work closely with technical teams while maintaining the highest health and safety standards. NZ work rights are essential.